David W.
CAD-Bim Modeler
New Glasgow,
Canada
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About
Creative and technically proficient CAD/BIM professional with over 45 years of drafting and design experience supporting specialty engineering firms. Known for clear communication and the ability to understand, visualize, and accurately translate project requirements into practical, constructible drawings at early design stages. A reliable and trusted contributor to engineering teams, sales staff, and clients by effectively aligning technical execution with project needs.
Over the course of my career, I have benefited from strong mentorship and diverse work experiences. The industry’s evolution from hand drafting to CAD and BIM has allowed me to continuously adapt and maintain a relevant, dependable skill set. Regular exposure to field conditions has reinforced constructability, accuracy, and an understanding of how drawings translate into built work.
My experience includes projects ranging from small slab-on-grade structures to large-scale facilities, including major fulfillment centres. Seeing projects successfully constructed and understanding their real-world impact remains a strong source of professional pride.
While project constraints such as budgets, schedules, design changes, and unforeseen challenges are inherent to the role, I consistently work within these conditions to deliver quality results. I remain committed to producing dependable work, supporting team objectives, and contributing my experience and institutional knowledge in a way that adds long-term value to the organization.
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Over the course of my career, I have benefited from strong mentorship and diverse work experiences. The industry’s evolution from hand drafting to CAD and BIM has allowed me to continuously adapt and maintain a relevant, dependable skill set. Regular exposure to field conditions has reinforced constructability, accuracy, and an understanding of how drawings translate into built work.
My experience includes projects ranging from small slab-on-grade structures to large-scale facilities, including major fulfillment centres. Seeing projects successfully constructed and understanding their real-world impact remains a strong source of professional pride.
While project constraints such as budgets, schedules, design changes, and unforeseen challenges are inherent to the role, I consistently work within these conditions to deliver quality results. I remain committed to producing dependable work, supporting team objectives, and contributing my experience and institutional knowledge in a way that adds long-term value to the organization.
Experience
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CAD-BIM Modeler
Egis - Canada (formerly McIntosh Perry) · Full-time
Jun 2006 –
Present
19 yrs 9 mos
Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Produce preliminary drawings and other design information based on various data such as Revit, PDF and CAD drawings
• Understand and adhere to the basis of design for assigned projects.
• Perform dimensional, interference, and basic design checks on layouts and sketches as requested.
• Participate in coordination review sessions.
• Correct drawings from annotated mark-ups.
• Coordinates and checks own work carefully to minimize all deficiencies, errors, and omissions.
• Maintains discipline project drawing files for assigned projects.
• Produce well-organized, finished drawings of good appearance, accuracy, clarity, and correctness
from layouts, sketches, and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Pioneered CAD and Drafting standards and maintained project records
• Support design staff with AutoCAD and Revit related issues.
• Mentor new drafters to maximize performance and accuracy. -
Senior Structural CAD Technician
WSP · Full-time
May 2008 –
May 2009
1 yrs
Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Led design coordination, project reviews, and supervised team members
• Developed drawings for reinforced concrete and structural steel formations
• Oversaw drawing modifications and maintained project records
• Provided technical guidance to junior staff members in the preparation of structural drawings.
• Conducted field inspections of existing structures to identify deficiencies or potential problems. -
Senior Structural CAD Technician
Halsall Associated Ltd. · Full-time
Jul 1982 –
Apr 2006
23 yrs 9 mos
Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Led design coordination, project reviews, and supervised team members
• Developed drawings for reinforced concrete and structural steel formations
• Oversaw drawing modifications and maintained project records
• Provided technical guidance to junior staff members in the preparation of structural drawings.
• Conducted field inspections of existing structures to identify deficiencies or potential problems.
• Website design for BUILDINGWEB.com -
Residential Drafter
McDonald Homes · Full-time
May 1985 –
Jun 1986
1 yrs 1 mos
Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Drafted plans for residential projects, gas stations, and restaurants
• Produced brochure materials
Education
- Loyalist College Architectural and Building Technologies Diploma, Drafting & Design 1978 – 1980
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Joined: February 8, 2026
Last seen: March 1, 2026
Area of Expertise
PDF to DWG Conversion
2D CAD Drafting Services
AutoCAD Drawing Services
CAD Drafting Services
Legacy Drawing Conversion Services
Paper to CAD Conversion
PDF to CAD Conversion
CAD Redrafting and Conversion Services
Paper to AutoCAD Conversion
2D to 3D Modeling
2D CAD Drawing to Revit Conversion Services
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada